One month later.
Xiang Wanwan's first New Year on the island has arrived.
She was eight months pregnant, and because it was twins, her belly looked exceptionally large.
Wu's mother now stays by her side every day, afraid that something might happen.
This New Year was the best year the islanders had ever had.
Because they now have something to look forward to, instead of relying solely on limited supplies, almost every household is now raising chickens and rabbits.
Some families know how to hatch chicks and have even saved up their own eggs, hatching quite a few chicks.
So this year, many families slaughtered chickens for the Lunar New Year, and finally got to eat meat.
Xiang Wanwan's mouth watered as she looked at the table full of delicious food.
Cured pork, cured pork ribs, sausages, steamed crabs, stewed chicken soup, and green vegetables—Wu Ma prepared a total of ten dishes.
She invited Wang Sao and her two children to her home for dinner, and the table was filled with lively people.
Looking at the table full of dishes, Aunt Wang praised Aunt Wu, saying, "Aunt Wu is really amazing; this table of dishes is so lavish."
Aunt Wu replied with a smile, "Thanks to your help, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to handle it."
"I'll just be an assistant; you'll still be the head chef."
Everyone was laughing happily.
The two children stared intently at the table.
Everyone sat down, and Xiang Wanwan raised her teacup, saying, "Everyone has worked hard this year, and I believe next year will be even better."
"Happy New Year!"
Everyone raised their glasses, their faces beaming with happiness.
The two children also raised their glasses and said to Xiang Wanwan, "Godmother, Happy New Year!"
After finishing her drink, Xiang Wanwan picked up her chopsticks: "Let's eat! Try Wu Ma's cooking."
The two children were the most excited, each grabbing a crab and starting to eat it.
Xiang Wanwan put a chicken leg on each of the two children's plates, and they smiled and said thank you.
She looked away and noticed that her bowl already contained quite a bit more crab meat.
Looking to the side, Lu Jingnian was peeling crabs for her.
Everyone enjoyed the meal and was very happy!
After the meal, everyone sat in the pavilion drinking tea and enjoying the warm winter afternoon sun.
The sunlight shone on Xiang Wanwan, making her drowsy.
The two children were running around wildly in the yard, looking at the chickens one moment and the rabbit the next.
If she had a son, would he be just as mischievous?
Xiang Wanwan thought to herself.
"It's great that twins are the same age, they can keep each other company."
Aunt Wu said enviously from the side.
Aunt Wang looked at Xiang Wanwan's belly and said, "Wanwan's twins are due soon. When the two older ones are with the younger ones, it'll be quite a lively occasion."
"Wanwan, would you prefer a younger sister or a younger brother?"
Xiang Wanwan smiled and replied, "Anything is fine with me."
She is not from this era and does not have the idea of favoring sons over daughters. She only hopes that her two children can be born safely and that everything will be alright.
Three women were chatting happily in the pavilion, while Lu Jingnian was working in his study.
Yes, even during the New Year, he still has a lot of documents to process.
They were chatting happily when Xiang Xinrong arrived with the pregnant Li Jinglan and Xiang Shuxue, with Xiang Shuxue holding her one-month-old baby.
Xiang Wanwan immediately stopped smiling.
Xiang Xinrong walked into the courtyard, his hands behind his back, and slowly said, "Hmph, you didn't even come to wish us a Happy New Year during the holiday."
“I brought your sister and nephew over to have a look. Why don’t you go and get us a stool?”
Since it was the lady's family home, Wu Ma wanted to get up and go inside to get a stool.
Xiang Wanwan grabbed Wu Ma, who had just stood up, and then the other people in front of her.
Li Jinglan was already seven months pregnant. After all, she was over forty years old, and the hardships of pregnancy made her look even more haggard than Xiang Shuxue had been back then.
She supported herself with one hand behind her back, feeling like she was about to collapse.
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